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Most improvements require a permit as they are required to comply with local and State code requirements. However, some minor repairs on your home might not. Please feel free to give us a call to confirm.

A zoning variance is required whenever your proposed action does comply with the City's Zoning Ordinance. That could be because of the proposed use, or because of the location/area. Please feel free to call and ask for help in determining whether a variance is required or not.

If there are 3 or more apartments in your building, then yes, the building code requires periodic inspections of such buildings not less than every 3 years. Please call with any questions and/or to set up an appointment with our Housing Inspector.

Our records office can provide a local criminal history check only. If this is sufficient for your needs you may drop off your paperwork at the dispatch desk. The records office will contact you when it is ready to be picked up. Records Office

Ticket fines and court costs vary depending on your violation. You may have to pay additional late fees if you fail to submit payment or schedule a hearing by the deadline date. By going through the payment process online you will be presented with all the details of your fine and penalties. The online payment process is available online. Pay My Parking Ticket

Stop by the Police Department with your car seat and one of our certified officers will assist you. You may want to call ahead to be sure that a certified officer is on duty. Child Safety Seat Installation

Our records office is staffed Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, excluding holidays. You can apply for records in person or online. Requests take up to 10 days to be fulfilled. Please visit our Records Office page for full details on obtaining records. Records Requests

The Police Department participates in the NYS Department of Health Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement Medication Drop Box Program. We have a secure drop-box that is accessible in our lobby at 45 Pine Street 24/7.

Drugs that can be collected are expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs including controlled substances, EPI-pens, pet medications and inhalers. **Please note that hazardous material, liquids and needles are not accepted**

Yes! Plattsburgh Water Treatment Plant produces drinking water that meets all the federal and state drinking water standards. We have tested for lead and copper in homes that have lead services and found that all levels are below the action level.

The City of Plattsburgh utilizes three upland gravity service water sources, (Mead reservoir, Westbrook reservoirs, and Saranac river), to supply drinking water to the City of Plattsburgh. Water taken from the sources is piped to the cities water filtration plant located west of the city limits on NYS Route 3.

The City of Plattsburgh Water Treatment Plant is a conventional filtration plant. Water taken from the sources is treated with a coagulant (PCH 180), which uses the fine particles in the water to combine thereby increasing their ability to settle during the sedimentation process. After sedimentation the water is filtered. Chlorine is added prior to the sedimentation process and after filtration to insure organisms in the water that can cause illness are killed.

A cross connection is a physical interconnection between the drinking water and possible sources of contaminated water. In the home, typical cross-connections may be from garden hoses, sprinkler systems, dishwashers and heating systems. Cross-connections must be avoided to protect your health. If you suspect a cross contamination City of Plattsburgh customers should call the Dept.of Public Works at (518) 563-1120.

Parts of the distribution system are old. Rust or sediments may have accumulated over the years and any changes in flow may disturb this material and cause discolored water. Entrained air may also cause the water to be “milky”. Typical events that may cause temporary discoloration of the water include: - Fire in the area - Breaks and repairs in the water main - Construction of the water mains - Hydrant flushing and maintenance work

Do not drink discolored water! Should this occur run your cold-water faucet for a period to clear the water. If the water remains discolored run the cold water in the bathtub at full rate for 5 – 10 minutes. If discoloration remains customers should call City of Plattsburgh Public Works at 518-563-1120.